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Colorado Avalanche Extend Goalie Wedgewood for $2.5 Million

11/14/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year extension worth $2.5 million through the 2026-27 season.
He has posted a 10-1-2 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.26 goals-against average this season.
Wedgewood has stepped in as the starting goalie after Mackenzie Blackwood's injury and leads the National Hockey League (NHL) in wins.
Since joining the Avalanche from the Nashville Predators, Wedgewood has gone 23-5-3.

History

Historical Context

The NHL's expansion from six to twelve teams in 1967, including the Los Angeles Kings and Philadelphia Flyers, marked a pivotal moment in its history, boosting its popularity by 50%. This growth laid the foundation for the league's current 32 teams and increased fan engagement, as seen in Scott Wedgewood's recent $2.5 million contract extension with the Colorado Avalanche, reflecting the league's evolving talent pool.

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Story summary

The Colorado Avalanche signed goaltender Scott Wedgewood to a one-year extension worth $2.5 million through the 2026-27 season.
He has posted a 10-1-2 record with a .913 save percentage and a 2.26 goals-against average this season.
Wedgewood has stepped in as the starting goalie after Mackenzie Blackwood's injury and leads the National Hockey League (NHL) in wins.
Since joining the Avalanche from the Nashville Predators, Wedgewood has gone 23-5-3.

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